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Taking a Hiatus from Surfing to Start a Family After the Paris Olympics
Get Pregnant FastProfessional surfer Jamie Lawson is gearing up for the 2024 Olympics, but she’s made a significant decision: it will be her last competition for the foreseeable future as she plans to embark on the journey of starting a…
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Navigating Tweenhood: A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Responsibility
Get Pregnant FastYou remember that moment all too well: you begged to take a quick stroll to the local ice cream shop with your younger sibling in the cozy beach town where we were vacationing. “I’m 12 now, Mom,” you…
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If You Nag Your Teen, Will She Become a More Successful Adult?
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the teenage years can be challenging, especially when it comes to expectations and motivation. A thought-provoking article once stated, “Nagging your daughter about her homework might not be her favorite thing, but it could pay off in…
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A Note to My Children About Your Creative Endeavors
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: August 21, 2023 Originally Published: August 14, 2021Dear Kids,I adore each one of you—that’s a given. One of you, without naming names, has already outgrown my little game where I whisper “I have a secret” and follow…
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10 Insights I Wish My Toddlers Could Grasp
Get Pregnant FastLoving you is both effortless and challenging. My affection for you flows freely—I don’t have to exert myself to feel it. Yet, waking up at all hours, chasing you around, safeguarding your little life, and shaping your character?…
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10 Fun Easter Activities to Enjoy with Your Kids This Spring
Get Pregnant FastSpring is here, and Easter is the perfect time to dive into some creative activities with your little ones! These engaging projects will not only keep them entertained but also create lasting memories. From colorful egg dying to…
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Rhetorical Questions in Parenting: A Modern Approach
Get Pregnant FastIn the past, I used to engage my kids in meaningful discussions about their choices. If one of my children decided to scale the banister and slide down like a character from a cartoon, I’d gently explain, “No,…
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The Twin Revelation: A Journey into Unexpected Parenthood
Get Pregnant FastNearly four years have passed since that unforgettable day, yet the memory remains vivid in my mind. The room was dimly lit as I reclined on the examination table, feeling the cold gel spread across my belly. I…
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4 Life Lessons I Learned From RuPaul’s Drag Queens
Get Pregnant FastIn light of recent events, I feel compelled to share a delightful secret with the world: I’ve fallen head over heels for RuPaul’s Drag Race. And don’t worry, my partner is fully aware and even enjoys the spectacle…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant FastI won’t sugarcoat it—I’ve been yearning for my girl Ella this summer (yes, Ella Harper and I are on a first-name basis). At first, I thought it was a bit odd—maybe I was just trying to escape my mundane routine and dream of a more thrilling life like hers. But then it hit…
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17 Essential Lessons for My Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Sons, As you grow into young men, I have countless lessons to share with you about life, strength, and respect—both for women and for yourselves. But today, I want to focus on some fundamental truths that, while not the most profound, will certainly make your lives easier as you navigate the…
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13 Thoughts Moms Have While at the Orthodontist
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom, I find myself spending about an hour every couple of months at the orthodontist’s office. By my calculations, this will total around 72 hours by the time my third child completes their orthodontic journey. Despite the frequency of these visits, I can’t help but be plagued by the same…
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13 Essential Lessons About Money I Want to Share with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my kids on a trip to my grandmother’s hometown in the Mississippi Delta. They were fascinated by the house she grew up in and the stories of her childhood antics, including dancing on the icebox in her parents’ grocery store. But what struck them the most was the stark…
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Confessions of a Not-So-Retired Baseball Mom
Get Pregnant Fast In our household, baseball isn’t just a sport; it’s woven into the very fabric of our lives. When the time came for our daughter to step up to the plate, we knew she had some big expectations to meet. With two teenage brothers who have spent countless hours on the field, and…
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Rediscovering Myself Beyond Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast For the past eight years, my existence has been deeply intertwined with my two little ones. Almost everything I do revolves around them; after all, I wear the title of “Mommy.” The moment I saw those two pink lines was a highlight of my life; getting married and starting a family were…
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The Wisdom Passed Down From My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast My mother recently celebrated her 80th birthday. She defies the stereotypes of what someone at that age is supposed to look or act like. Florence Henderson is 80. Cicely Tyson is 80. Willie Nelson, Barbara Feldon, Joan Rivers — all 80. It’s hard for me to grasp that these icons are that…